2 Pack Smart Dog Bark Collar – 5 Adjustable Sensitivity/Vibration&Sound/Rechargeable/IPX7 Waterproof – No Shock Bark Control Training Collar for Small Medium Large Dog (V1)

I have to admit that after a LOT of research on these types of collars, I chose these based on features, but mostly on the affordable price. My musts: NO shock functionality, rechargeable, easy to use. These 100% fit the bill! We have three dogs. One NEVER barks (she’s a dream!), and the other two are small dogs who very quickly become “yappers” and enjoy the thrill of who can scream the loudest as they zoom outside to our fenced yard see what’s going on in the world. Well, there’s a LOT going on outside as we live in a golf course community. There’s a continual flow of golf carts and motorized vehicles going past, and these small things flying by absolutely set our youngest dog off. He was at the point where it didn’t matter if anything was driving past, he would bolt out the door to do his business, yelling at the top of his lungs – just so everyone would hear him. UGH. I went in with the lowest of expectations, but much to my surprise, this collar stopped his barking on the lowest setting. After the first 2-3 days we rarely even put the collar on him any more. He now pays attention to our verbal cues and just sits and watches as the golf carts pass by. We are still working on inside manners when company comes over. We are ok with a few barks, but after that we like settled, sweet pups. So far this has required a slightly higher setting, but it does indeed work. We are very careful to only use the collars when absolutely needed. I don’t want to completely squelch their personalities and are fine with them being vocal inside when they roughhouse and play. I also work from home and lead a lot of calls, so it’s complete peace of mind knowing they’ll settle quickly if the doorbell rings or we receive a delivery during a call. It’s a bit of a pain, the on/off of the collar all day, but it’s SO well worth it. Battery life so far is great, and they’re easy to plug/charge. My one word of advice…don’t make an early mistake that I did. I had turned off the collar and decided to just turn it on after putting it around my dog’s neck. Whoops!! It beeps and vibrates when it turns on. Bad dog mom move! I quickly warned my husband and we have not made that mistake again. This is absolutely NOT a replacement for proper dog training, but if you have a dog that has self control issues when barking and paying attention, it can be a great aid to remind them that uncontrolled barking is not appropriate behavior. We like to provide BIG praise when they don’t bark and also when they are immediately quiet after a correction occurs. So thankful to have found this product!